Key Takeaways Novavax received Food and Drug Administration approval for its new, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.The shot, Nuvaxovid, is designed for older adults and those between the ages of 12 and 64 who have underlying conditions that puts them at higher risk from the disease.

Novavax finally won approval of a Covid-19 vaccine after facing setback after setback that caused the stock to plunge more than 50% in the past year.The stock surged 20% to $8.10 in early trading Monday.

Novavax shares surged more than 17% before the bell on Monday, following the long-delayed approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. health regulator, albeit with new conditions.